United Methodist Churches of Alanson, Harbor Springs

May 06, 2004

The United Methodist Churches of Alanson and Harbor Springs will hold worship on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 9. Pastor Kathy Cadarette's sermon message will be, "The Guilty Mom." Scripture reading will be Psalm 148. Harbor Spring's youth group will meet at noon Sunday, May 16, to plan their spring retreat/mission trip in June. The Harbor Springs United Methodist Church Women will host a bake sale at Don's IGA in Harbor Springs on Saturday, May 15.

The Scripture "homework" for this week is Revelation 21:1-6. Alanson's service is at 9 a.m., and Harbor Springs is 11 a.m, with Sunday school offered at both locations.

For more information, call 526-2414.

Greensky Hill United Methodist Church

CHARLEVOIX - Greensky Hill United Methodist Church is having its regular morning service at 9 a.m. Sunday, May 9. Pastor Geri Litchfield is preaching. Fellowship hour follows the service and Sunday school is held during the service. The evening service will be at 5 p.m. in Susan Hall with the Rev. Marshall Collins preaching and Mary Collins on piano and Dave Gibbons on keyboard. A potluck supper is held after the evening service. The church is located 1/2 mile from the Boyne City road on Old U.S. 31 North.

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Barnard United Methodist

CHARLEVOIX - The Barnard United Methodist Church, south of Charlevoix, will hold service at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, May 9. Pastor Mike Maurer will give the message and Mother's Day special music will be provided by the Hershey brothers. Sunday school begins at 9a.m.

Emmanuel Episcopal

The Rev. LaRae J. Rutenbar, recently appointed as interim priest at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, will be welcomed at "A LaRae Soiree" from 7-9 p.m. on Saturday, May 8, at the church. As interim priest, she will guide and facilitate the transition process as the church seeks a new rector. Check with Nancy Nicholson 347-0117 or Connie Booth 347-5134 for details.

The Rev. Rutenbar will be the celebrant and preacher at all three services on Sunday, May 9: at 8 a.m., Rite One spoken eucharist; at 9 a.m., informal contemporary worship using Rite Two eucharist; and at 11 a.m., the choral eucharist. The Sunday coffee hour will be another opportunity for members and visitors to welcome her. Emmanuel's vestry will meet 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 11.

Petoskey United Methodist

Petoskey United Methodist Church will host two morning worship services Sunday, May 9. The early service begins at 8:45 a.m. and includes music with a praise band. Refreshments are available both before and after worship. Sunday school for children, youth and adults begins at 10 a.m. The second service begins at 11 a.m. and includes music with a chancel choir under the direction of Jerry Westerman and accompanied by Gertrude Fairbairn. The second service is broadcast on WJML, 1110 AM. Pastor James Mitchum will deliver the morning message, "The Passages to a Closely-woven Family," based John 10: 22-30, at both services.

To find out more about the ministries available through the church, contact the church office at 347-2733 to request the brand new spring classes and events brochure or visit the Web site at www.petoskeyumc.org. Petoskey United Methodist Church is located at 1804 East Mitchell St.

Community Reformed

CHARLEVOIX - Community Reformed Church pastor, Paul Copeland, will continue with a series dealing with "God's Plans for You," during the 9 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Sunday, May 9, services. Steve Rozema will open the service by sharing a photo collage of his mission work in India, which will be shown while a recording of "Come, Now is the Time to Worship" is played. Pastor Copeland's message this week is titled "Treating Your Mother with Respect," and the message is based on Leviticus 19. The visual arts team will contribute to the theme with worship in art titled "Mom-isms." Cindy Mansen will lead the choir, and Terry VanderSlik is the organist.

At 6 p.m. pastor Copeland will facilitate a devotional service with the help of the prayer team. This service will be held each Sunday evening throughout May and June.

A group of church members is preparing for a mission trip to Guatemala this June. Sixteen church members, ranging in age from 16 to 60, will be working with Strong Tower Ministries in Zacapa to provide aid to mountain villages. Five of the high school youth will be participating in this trip, in order to prepare the way for the entire youth group to take part in the experience next year. Another team of church members will depart in August to be part of a medical mission to El Salvador sponsored by Global Health Outreach.

First Christian Church

The First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will hold worship services at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, May 9. Nancy Bachelor will serve as worship leader. Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:30 a.m. The chancel choir accompanied by Angela Kurburski will sing "Happy the Home When God Is There." The Gospel lesson is from John 13:31-35. Pastor Rex Kibler will share the morning message "The Gospel in a Word is …"